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TC Electronic Introduces New LM Plug-Ins

TC Electronic announced three new loudness meter plug-ins for audio and video editing systems at NAB 2014. All three support the major plug-in formats, including AAX, VST and Audio Units and even offers faster than real time off-line measuring in Pro Tools.

LM1n, LM2n and LM6n comply with all major broadcast standards, including BS.1770, A/85, R128, TR-B32 and OP-59, and will remain compliant via updates whenever new revisions of these standards are released.
For large broadcast stations or production facilities, TC Electronic offers the three in a bulk version that allows installation of a large number of up-to-date meters on Macs and PCs, removing the need for iLok USB keys or licenses stored on individual computers. Bulk customers can adjust their quantity of meters and their company logo will be integrated.
LM2n and LM6n offer new features such as dedicated settings for Max Momentary (M) or Max Short Term (S) Loudness display. Further, LM2n and LM6n offers a 'Big' version of the radar, which can be useful when working at a distance. Desaturated view is another new feature that makes the radar's colour scheme grey scale.
Following requests from broadcasters for a solution to remove the need to use an iLok USB key, with LM1n, LM2n and LM6n this is now possible. An iLok user account is still necessary – unless the above-mentioned bulk solution has been chosen – but users can now use an iLok key or store the license on their computer.
Two things set LM2n and Lm6n apart: channel format compatibility and logging. LM2n measures any mono or stereo signal while LM6n supports mono, stereo and 5.1 surround. LM6n also features detailed logging for documenting delivery specs in accordance with major broadcast standards, which is key when producing content for broadcast.
LM1n measures loudness using the exact same algorithm as LM2n and LM6n and displays the paramount numbers for Program Loudness (I) and either Loudness Range (LRA), Max Momentary Loudness (M), Max Short Term Loudness (S) or Sliding Loudness (10 Sec) as well as True-Peak clipping instantly. LM1n has been developed for those who have found they sometimes need to deliver content that complies with a certain broadcast standard.

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